Lactulose Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
300.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 518 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,830 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,830 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +57.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.